Peru opens presidential runoff between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez
Polls have opened in Peru's presidential runoff, with voters choosing between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez in a contest shaped by crime, corruption concerns and public frustration with political instability. The vote is taking place across the South American country after a first round that was marked by logistical problems and a lengthy count. It is the latest step in an election season that has drawn close attention because of the scale of the country's political turnover in recent years.The runoff pits right-wing candidate and former first lady Keiko Fujimori against leftist congressmember Roberto Sanchez. The first round on 12... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 16:34 LONDON
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Trump pardons former congressman Stephen Buyer after insider-trading conviction
President Donald Trump has issued a full pardon to former Republican congressman Stephen Buyer, who was convicted and sentenced to 22 months in prison for illegal stock trades. The pardon was dated Thursday and released by the White House late Friday night. Buyer had served nearly two years in prison and was released in 2025.The case centred on trades Buyer made after leaving Congress, while working as a consultant and lobbyist. He was ordered to forfeit more than $350,000, which prosecutors said represented illegal gains, and to pay a $10,000 fine. The Supreme Court rejected his appeal in May without... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 01:32 LONDON
Senegal's Sonko re-elected to lead Pastef amid rift with President Faye
Ousmane Sonko has been re-elected as head of Senegal's Pastef party at a congress in Diamniadio, outside the capital Dakar. The vote comes after his dismissal as prime minister on 22 May and adds to a widening split with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The development deepens uncertainty inside the ruling party and comes at a time of political strain in the West African country.According to the information provided at the congress, Sonko won the leadership vote easily. He is described as a powerful mentor-turned-rival to Faye, who won the presidency after Sonko was barred from standing in Senegal's 2024 election.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 22:02 LONDON
Trump says killing US troops by Iran would be a 'very good reason' to restart war
US President Donald Trump has said that if Iran kills American military personnel, it would be a "very good reason" to restart full-scale military conflict with Tehran. He described the issue as a "red line" during remarks to reporters at the White House on Thursday. The comments come amid continuing tensions between Washington and Iran and follow a House vote a day earlier on a war powers resolution linked to the conflict.Trump said the killing of American troops by Iranian forces would justify renewed military action. He made the remarks when asked directly whether such an attack would trigger a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 11:31 LONDON
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White House ballroom plan expands to include drone port and underground facilities
US President Donald Trump's plan for a new White House ballroom has expanded over the past year to include a rooftop drone port, an underground hospital and top secret military facilities. The estimated cost has also risen sharply, with the project now put at $400m, about double the earlier figure. The changes mark a significant widening of a proposal first announced last June and now framed by the president as part of both ceremonial and national security needs.According to the material provided, Trump said when he first announced the project that he had inspected the site and expected it to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 01:35 LONDON
Iran leadership tensions deepen after war and assassinations
Iran's internal political tensions have come under fresh scrutiny after a war involving the United States and Israel, a wave of assassinations targeting senior Iranian figures and renewed questions over who is effectively running the country. The immediate focus is on President Masoud Pezeshkian, whose reported tensions with hardline conservatives have become more consequential in the aftermath of the conflict. The article also points to the absence of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei from public view since the war began, adding to uncertainty around the centre of power in Tehran.According to the report, Pezeshkian took office in 2024 presenting himself as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 20:08 LONDON
Trump attacks House vote to curb Iran war powers as talks enter final phase
The US House of Representatives has voted to limit President Donald Trump's ability to continue military action against Iran without congressional authorisation, prompting a sharp response from the White House. The measure passed in Washington, DC, by 215 votes to 208, with four Republicans joining Democrats in support. Trump called the move "unpatriotic" and said it came in the middle of what he described as the final phase of negotiations to end the conflict with Iran.The vote was a Democrat-led war powers resolution aimed at halting further US military action against Iran unless Congress approves it. It came on Wednesday,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 16:01 LONDON
Trump-backed Randy Feenstra loses Iowa Republican governor primary
Randy Feenstra has lost the Republican primary for governor in Iowa, despite receiving a last-minute endorsement from Donald Trump. Feenstra, a three-term congressman, conceded the race on Tuesday after being seen by many as the frontrunner. The result is a notable setback for Trump's influence in a state that has voted for him in three straight presidential elections.The winner was Zach Lahn, a farmer and businessman who ran on a strongly Trump-aligned platform. His campaign used slogans including "Make Iowa Healthy Again" and "Iowa first", and he argued for tighter limits on foreign and out-of-state ownership of Iowa land. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 16:02 LONDON
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Indonesia's former free meals agency chief arrested in corruption probe
Indonesia's former head of the National Nutrition Agency has been arrested in a corruption investigation linked to the rollout of President Prabowo Subianto's free school meals programme. Dadan Hindayana was taken into custody by the Attorney General's Office after investigators raided the agency's headquarters in Jakarta, according to officials. The arrest came a day after he was removed from his post, and he was escorted out of the Attorney General's offices in handcuffs alongside two other agency officials.The case centres on the Free Nutritious Meals programme, known locally as MBG, one of Prabowo's flagship election promises and a central part... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 12:31 LONDON
Israeli military intercepts projectiles launched from Lebanon into northern Israel
Israeli air defences intercepted two projectiles launched from Lebanon into northern Israel early on Tuesday, according to the Israeli military. The incident came hours after US President Donald Trump said he had brokered an end to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. No injuries were reported, but the military also said a suspicious aerial target later fell near the Lebanese border.The military said sirens sounded at 01:35 local time in several areas in northern Israel before the interceptions were carried out. It said the two projectiles crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory and were intercepted by the air force. The statement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 05:59 LONDON
Taiwan condemns China after New York Times reporter expelled over Lai interview
Taiwan's presidential office has condemned China after the New York Times said one of its reporters was expelled from the country following an interview the newspaper conducted with President Lai Ching-te. The row centres on Vivian Wang, whom the paper said was expelled in February, with Chinese officials reportedly linking the move to a December video interview with Lai. Taiwan said the action showed pressure on the media and added to concerns about Beijing's treatment of press freedom.According to the report, the newspaper said Wang was told the expulsion was in response to the DealBook summit interview with Lai, although... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 20:09 LONDON
Colombia presidential race heads to runoff after tight first round
Colombia's presidential election has moved to a runoff after the first round failed to produce an outright winner. Right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist senator Iván Cepeda emerged as the two leading candidates, according to initial results. The runoff is scheduled for 21 June, extending a contest that has been closely watched for its implications for security, the economy and the direction of government policy.The national registry office said the two men were separated by less than two percentage points. De la Espriella won 43.7% of the vote, while Cepeda took just under 41%, a gap of nearly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 18:03 LONDON
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